Hikmah Disebalik Payah

Mencuci pinggan mangkuk bukannya suatu kerja yang digemari.

Namun apabila melakukannya di tempat selain daripada rumah,
terasa syukur kerana dilatih ibu sejak kecil.
Bukannya kerja perempuan,
tapi Sunnah Rasulullah juga,
dalam membantu kerja rumah sedemikian!

Yakinlah,
Apa yang rasa payah dibuat,
anda akan hargainya apabila anda bersendirian.
Sekalipun bergaduh dengan rakanmu,
kelak akan dirinduimu apabila kehilangannya.

Gugurlah Sakura atas tangan,
yang tinggal hanyalah kenangan.

~ 29:04:2015_10:12pm

Reflections Upon Road

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Terperangkap dalam kesesakan jalan
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untuk menghayati permandangan
mencorakkan renunganku
yang selama ini
penuh persoalanan
di sanubariku
7:19pm
21:09:2015

Risiko

Tak tahu apa itu seterika, tak apa.
Carilah orang untuk ajarmu gunakan,
walaupun risiko kejahilanmu,
mengakibatkan nikah terbatal;

Kerana yang lebih penting,
adalah membina dirimu
menjadi hamba Allah berguna;
berhijrah demi cintaNya.

# inspirasi doa Umm Salamah r.a. #

Reflection From Vegetarian

Alhamduliah, had a meaningful conversation with a Buddhist sister who shared her journey towards becoming a vegetarian. 

After becoming involved in a Buddhist charity organization for some time, she became convinced about becoming a vegetarian in order to cultivate compassion. Hence, she made a vow to be fully vegetarian in two years time. 

However, she was also aware that her family could not accept such choice of dietary as they perceived it as lacking proper nutrition. This made her feel afraid to share her decision to them, especially her mother.

Yet, the choice she made, inspired me greatly. She explained that the problem is not about lacking of certain ingredients in dietary, but the way we manage the ingredients in our meals. In other words, "eat the right way".

As a result, her parents who initially could not accept her avowed decision, finally blessed her choice when they noticed the positive changes in her, and there was no sign in her that showed malnutrition either. As she recalled her experience, I noticed her air of confidence and enthusiasm there.

Along the way when I listened attentively to her sharing, Subhanallah, I was reminded of the journey taken by our reverted Muslim brothers and sisters who struggle to abstain from non-halal food especially pork. In most cases, they had to eat outside home. Sadly, many halal food outside are not always healthy. I myself survived the first two years oftentimes with nasi lemak breakfasts & mamak dishes. China Muslim restaurants were not popular back then.

In my humble opinion, it would be ideal to learn to prepare home-cooked meals ourselves, so that we can regulate what our food is made of.

The confidence executed and healthy output InshaAllah do work wonders in Dakwah to our family. Sometimes you don't even need to rehearse the reasons from Qur'an, but instead shine out your reason with smart meal management. That's proof that Islam is a natural faith. And Allah knows best

Motivation

Each & everyone is motivated by different things in doing their tasks. 
Do not ask them for motivation.
Ask the One who knows profoundly what you're going through. 
And let Him guide you to the right things that shall motivate you.

To Carry Everything

Never carry too many things at one time. Otherwise you are bound to left behind important part.
Do not leave them altogether. Workout each of them in steps.
Self reminder

Benefits in Volunteering

Through volunteering, we learn to selflessly treat others with compassion, trying our best to imitate the godly qualities of Ar Rahman -the Boundless Mercy of Allah Over All Creations That's Happening Right Now.

Through this action, we connect communities, narrow down negativity and spread positive impacts.

Self reminder.

Wisdom in Challenges

To be able to ensure a tidy room despite facing a busy work, is wisdom.

To be able to smile despite facing hardship, is wisdom.

May Allah bestows guidance and strength onto this poor ignorant soul who is struggling to improve. Ameen.

The Beauty in Reverts' Parents

There is never a reason for us children to stop being filial to parents, even after we reverted to Islam.

Parents sacrifice their time and energy just to raise us up from womb to adulthood. Their beauty is doubled up by their efforts in taking extra miles to prepare halal meals, or choose to eat in halal restaurant with us. This is indeed another great reason for us as Muslim children to be extremely grateful of.

All praise to Allah, the Turner of all hearts. May Allah guide them into Jannah with Hidayah key.

Tiny Things Worth Larger Than Life

Perhaps you may have try before washing the muddy soil with a pan and jump in excitement to find tiny bits of precious minerals amongst the dirt.

Let's ponder about these tiny golden sand amongst the dark soil. See how it shines.

As I imagine this, I'm relating it to some happenings that came into my life lately.
Sometimes I feel nothing spiritually uplifting when being around certain friends I often hang out with. Work can be stressful. It's almost the same situation at home as well.

That made me set off to a journey of searching for a sanctuary, where I can rejuvenate and refresh my thoughts clouded by high pressurized environment. I patronized bookshops, cafes, and even slow down my car just to admire the vast mountains.

Is it true that I need to find a place that will fulfill this need? Yes, you may. There's nothing wrong in that.

Well, let's pause for a few minutes of reflection.
In your highly stressful working place, recall the few minutes or even seconds where someone said something positive to you, or just a pat on your back. Recall the few minutes or even seconds where you managed to accomplish something good, or able to help someone.
Feel it. Did these made you smile, or even tears of joy?

Realize that, even as the leaf falls off from tree with Allah's permission, Allah had also given you that opportunity to experience these positive things into your life.

Nobody is perfect, but by the moment they did something positive towards you, know that it's a priceless blessing bestowed by Allah Most Wise.

That's your sanctuary.
Use these blessings to strengthen your heart and radiate that with your smile. For our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) informed you & me, that a smile is a charity. Let your smile enriches everyone around you who are in dire need of compassion, InshaAllah.

"And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor];"
~Qur'an 14:7

And Allah knows best smile emoticon

Sepi terasing seorang murtad Cina;
Hanya kerana colok yang menyala,
dia dilayan seperti anak derhaka.
Bagaikan dirinya sudah tiada,
yang tinggal hanya jasad bernyawa.
Apakah kerana ditinggalkan upacara,
maka hilanglah kemurnian anak keluarga?

Sepi sungguh ibu dan anak,
Jauh perjalanan hati kedua pihak,
Mencari persamaan nilai kebaktian,
Melihat jauh penyatuan kekeluargaan.

~ Kirişci Çelebi
7:6:2015_13:03

Kasih Dalam Kerjasama

Demi memudahkan kerjasama saling bantu-membantu,
hendaklah dipupuk kasih Rahmat sesama kita dahulu.
Agar misi Dakwah di luar dan juga dalam
sentiasa diberkati Tuhan Sekalian Alam.

~ Çelebi Kirişci
6:6:15_11:13

A Higher Aim [Kirişci Çelebi Collection]

Droplet of Hope, Diamonds of Mercy [Kirişci Çelebi Collection]

Droplet of Hope, Diamonds of Mercy

The lake was about to freeze,
when a flower petal dropped
creating ripples on its surface
as wide as lake itself.

A heart humbled by what he lacks,
suddenly humbled by His abundance.

A heart shattered into pieces;
into pieces each becomes diamonds.

Let your heart be heard by Lord,
Lord of All Hearts.


~11.05.2015_21.14

Precious Words After Gone

Every single words and actions of your loved ones suddenly becomes precious when they passed away.
Isn't every words and actions of our Messenger Muhammad precious to us too?
1400 years plus ago...

When was the last time I shed tears upon recalling what he taught? :'( 
May peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

A Higher Aim

It's not because of roses

that I learn to ride horses;

But to carry the Religion,

riding across any region.


~5:5:15_08:00

Recharge

A dynamo does not have electricity.
Instead, it generates electricity.
You don't have happiness.
Instead, you generate happiness, inshaAllah.

When your handphone runs out of power,
you plug it to be recharged.
What are you waiting for,
when you feel very down?

~ inspired & adapted from Brendon Buchard's motivation talk

Karena Cinta PadaMu

Kerana cinta kepada Allah,
hamba rela keluar
daripada bertanding
cinta tiga segi ini.

Tidak akan ku biarkan,
hati yang dibentuk Pencipta
mensia-siakan masa,
mengejar yang satu.

Karena hanya yang Satu,
Maha Mengetahui
siapakah yang terbaik
bersama sebagai pasangan.

Karena jalan di Dunia ini,
penuh duri tajam.
Siapakah yang mampu
teguh bersama
bergading hati
ke Jannah?

Allahualam...


~ nukilan diilhamkan daripada rakan seperjuangan.
21.4.2015 6:48pm

Lead Them, Or Be Led Away

Initially I was hesitant to talk about my thoughts about grandma's funeral to elderly friends, because I feel it might be something uncomfortable for them.

However, when I was strolling around the graveyard, I notice some deceased are as old as my parents. Seeing these sent shivers down my heart.

It was at this point that I came to realize the fact that, alhamduliah my parents are still well and alive, despite disagreements between me and them.

Life indeed is not only short. It's unpredictable too. We might have lots of disagreements with parents, but never let that overwhelmed the need to spend time with them.

Strive to hold their hands even though they might walk away from you, because we won't know when they will be led away by angel of death...

- 12 April 2015, 15:10PM